February 17, 2015, 7:30AM

All eyes were captured by Queen Catherine Franklin Hughs' porcelain beauty and radiant smile as she joined King Zeus L, whose identity traditionally remains a secret, at the bal masque of the Mystic Krewe of Olympia. The tableau and presentation, which was held at the Castine Center on Jan. 15, marked the 50th anniversary of Mystic Krewe of Olympia.... Full story »

February 09, 2015, 4:33PM

The two western St. Tammany Parish Mardi Gras parades drew large and well-behaved crowds last weekend, local law enforcement authorities said. Police reported no major incidents at either the Krewe of Eve Friday (Jan. 6) in Mandeville or the Mystic Krewe of Olympia in Covington the following night. Mandeville Police Chief Rick Richard said Friday night's crowd along city's traditional route was... Full story »

December 22, 2014, 8:45AM

The Christmas presents have been unwrapped, and we are all planning our New Year's Resolutions as soon Jan. 1 arrives here in Covington. If some residents are resolving to have more fun in the year 2015, they need only wait two weeks until the second most wonderful time of the year comes to Louisiana, Mardi Gras! King cake season... Full story »

February 23, 2014, 12:38AM

February 22, 2014, 9:13PM

The Mystic Krewe of Olympia parade rolls in Covington Saturday, February 22, 2014. Founded in 1965 by a collection of local businessmen, the Mystic Krewe of Olympia parades through Covington and winds through the neighborhoods on the north shore. (David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)

February 22, 2014, 9:13PM

The Mystic Krewe of Olympia parade rolls in Covington Saturday, February 22, 2014. Founded in 1965 by a collection of local businessmen, the Mystic Krewe of Olympia parades through Covington and winds through the neighborhoods on the north shore. (David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)

February 22, 2014, 9:12PM

The Mystic Krewe of Olympia parade rolls in Covington Saturday, February 22, 2014. Founded in 1965 by a collection of local businessmen, the Mystic Krewe of Olympia parades through Covington and winds through the neighborhoods on the north shore. (David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)

February 22, 2014, 9:12PM

The Mystic Krewe of Olympia parade rolls in Covington Saturday, February 22, 2014. Founded in 1965 by a collection of local businessmen, the Mystic Krewe of Olympia parades through Covington and winds through the neighborhoods on the north shore. (David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)

February 22, 2014, 9:12PM

The Mystic Krewe of Olympia parade rolls in Covington Saturday, February 22, 2014. Founded in 1965 by a collection of local businessmen, the Mystic Krewe of Olympia parades through Covington and winds through the neighborhoods on the north shore. (David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)

February 22, 2014, 9:12PM

The Mystic Krewe of Olympia parade rolls in Covington Saturday, February 22, 2014. Founded in 1965 by a collection of local businessmen, the Mystic Krewe of Olympia parades through Covington and winds through the neighborhoods on the north shore. (David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)

February 22, 2014, 9:12PM

The Mystic Krewe of Olympia parade rolls in Covington Saturday, February 22, 2014. Founded in 1965 by a collection of local businessmen, the Mystic Krewe of Olympia parades through Covington and winds through the neighborhoods on the north shore. (David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)

February 22, 2014, 9:12PM

The Mystic Krewe of Olympia parade rolls in Covington Saturday, February 22, 2014. Founded in 1965 by a collection of local businessmen, the Mystic Krewe of Olympia parades through Covington and winds through the neighborhoods on the north shore. (David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)

February 22, 2014, 9:12PM

The Mystic Krewe of Olympia parade rolls in Covington Saturday, February 22, 2014. Founded in 1965 by a collection of local businessmen, the Mystic Krewe of Olympia parades through Covington and winds through the neighborhoods on the north shore. (David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)

February 22, 2014, 9:12PM

The bud clean up man during the Mystic Krewe of Olympia parade in Covington Saturday, February 22, 2014. Founded in 1965 by a collection of local businessmen, the Mystic Krewe of Olympia parades through Covington and winds through the neighborhoods on the north shore. (David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)

February 22, 2014, 9:12PM

The Mandeville High School marching band and dance team during the Mystic Krewe of Olympia parade in Covington Saturday, February 22, 2014. Founded in 1965 by a collection of local businessmen, the Mystic Krewe of Olympia parades through Covington and winds through the neighborhoods on the north shore. (David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)

February 22, 2014, 9:12PM

The Mandeville Marching band during the Mystic Krewe of Olympia parade in Covington Saturday, February 22, 2014. Founded in 1965 by a collection of local businessmen, the Mystic Krewe of Olympia parades through Covington and winds through the neighborhoods on the north shore. (David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)

February 22, 2014, 9:12PM

The Archbishop Hannan Hawks during the Mystic Krewe of Olympia parade in Covington Saturday, February 22, 2014. Founded in 1965 by a collection of local businessmen, the Mystic Krewe of Olympia parades through Covington and winds through the neighborhoods on the north shore. (David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)

February 22, 2014, 9:12PM

The Mystic Krewe of Olympia parade rolls in Covington Saturday, February 22, 2014. Founded in 1965 by a collection of local businessmen, the Mystic Krewe of Olympia parades through Covington and winds through the neighborhoods on the north shore. (David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)

February 22, 2014, 9:12PM

The St. Paul's School marching band during the Mystic Krewe of Olympia parade in Covington Saturday, February 22, 2014. Founded in 1965 by a collection of local businessmen, the Mystic Krewe of Olympia parades through Covington and winds through the neighborhoods on the north shore. (David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)

February 22, 2014, 9:12PM

The Mystic Krewe of Olympia parade rolls in Covington Saturday, February 22, 2014. Founded in 1965 by a collection of local businessmen, the Mystic Krewe of Olympia parades through Covington and winds through the neighborhoods on the north shore. (David Grunfeld, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)